Angela G.

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Cindy & Steve were amazing! They are personable, FUN professionals! Our wedding day went so smoothly! Steve's clear voice was perfect for the ceremony and announcements throughout the day. Our guests loved the songs they played. Cindy made a timeline for our special day and helped ensure that our vendors and myself were informed about any plans or changes if they came up. Our wedding day was so special and enjoyed by all our guests and the wedding party because we could just relax and enjoy the beautiful day!

Helen J.

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A+
The whole team was fantastic. We decided to seek help from a planner a week before the wedding because everything was getting too much for us. Paperie & Co came in and organized everything. They coordinated and chased venders, decorated beautifully, made sure the day went smoothly, tended to all the guests and cleaned up leaving us to enjoy our wonderful day. In hindsight we should have just hired them straight from the start. Very pleased with the service we received and would highly recommend.

Lindsey H.

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The services provided by Expressions Plus were remarkable. As a hostess, it was a wonderful feeling to see my guest full of joy as they celebrated my special occasion with me. Not only were the alcoholic drinks mixed to perfection, non alcoholic drinks were served with the same satisfaction. I will definitely use Expressions Plus again and I highly recommend the company for any one looking to make their event extra special. The services provided made my wedding day special not only for me but my guest as well. I promise if you go with Expressions Plus, you won't be disappointed!!!!!

Traci B.

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Our ceremony was GREAT! She was very responsive to each message, very prompt, and very understanding when I had little issue the day of our wedding. I am looking forward s to utilizing her on our year anniversary because we were very satisfied with her as our officiate!

Holly D.

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Before I got in contact with Yuri, I had literally been told by other wedding planners that we needed to add 10k to our wedding budget. I was feeling totally defeated after that, but reached out to Yuri at the suggestion of my sister. I couldn't be happier that I did. Yuri immediately began texting me and telling me what ideas she had and vendors she had in mind for working within my budget. Her enthusiasm for what she does was so contagious it immediately lifted my spirits back up. She was available whenever I needed her, and kept me on top of deadlines. She also reminded me of all the little things that go into weddings and stuff to make sure I didn't miss a single detail. Also, she had a variety of vendors that she recommended who all did an amazing job for my wedding. She made my very vague ideas about how I wanted my wedding to be a reality. :)

Sara M.

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I can not tell you enough great things about Tiffany, she was just amazing! First off she is extremely nice. She emailed or called back almost immediately every time. She was always ahead of the game and was very organized. She was very affordable compared to many other wedding planners we looked at but still went above and beyond. She also made a short video of our wedding for us which we just loved!

Emily M.

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Courtney was my wedding planner and day of coordinator for my 2016 May wedding. She did such an amazing job in both roles. She is so knowledgeable about all the ins and outs of wedding planning, and she has such great connections with vendors. She went above and beyond in finding everything I wanted in a wedding: venue, photographer, cake, catering, etc. I was so happy to have her when I met with vendors because she knew all the right questions to ask. She made it so easy for me to decide on vendors because I was able to relax and just listen to the vendor while Courtney asked all the hard questions. She really helped fulfill the role of mother of the bride since my mom lives out of town and was unable to help me through the planning process. Courtney accompanied me to bridal shows, dress fittings, and catering tastings. She just made everything so much easier. On the day of the wedding I was on cloud 9 because I knew Courtney was going to take care of everything and I didn't have to worry. I was able to enjoy my wedding without becoming bridezilla. Courtney made my day so special and wonderful. I highly recommend her services to all brides.

Tiffany S.

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Lynn went above and beyond for my wedding!! She remembered more things then I did!! Her communication skills are top of the line!!! I love her!! She is the one and only wedding planner I will recommend to anyone!!!

Emily Y.

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There are not enough words to describe how amazing Kristen was. I'm not going to lie -- my husband fought me on hiring a wedding planner. He thought we did not need one and we shouldn't worry about it. However, immediately after the wedding, as we were driving away, he said, "The best investment we made for this wedding was Kristen."
Kristen made our day unforgettable. Everybody warned me that I would not remember a detail about my wedding day because I would be so preoccupied before and during the wedding. Kristen made sure to take all of the responsibility and details of the wedding into her own hand. She organized parts of the wedding that my husband and I did not know existed in a wedding. She made sure we were fed, our drinks were full, and that we were having fun. I would hire Kristen a thousand times again. She dealt with my crazy attitude, with my family, and even kept my husband's groomsmen in check.
If you hire Kristen, you will be getting your moneys worth. She is amazing and I highly recommend her services!

Chantay P.

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My experience with Cass Butler was excellent. The services The Butler Enterprise provided me was more than I could have asked for. Cass Butler is a professional business woman that will do whatever it takes to make her client happy. I definitely recommend The Butler Enterprise for any service that you need whether it be for a wedding, party, baby shower, clerical purposes and more.

Sathish T.

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By all grace of god, we were blessed with our new home and they way we want to start , like the house warming , which is Preethi stood with us.
Preethi is awesome!!!! We would have repented if we have not choosen her and went with others ‘?prk?????.......’ who are only money oriented and might be different.
Preethi goes extra miles and demonstrate her imagination and her ideas by her work.
She don’t waste money, material and anyone’s time which is very precious for all of us. Event arrangement and her work his her passion and dream , she will make us travel with her journey.
I can keep going but don’t want to bore... Ask her for any photography or any events related she will guide us to right person!!!
We are happy and lucky to have her and better half as our event planner and they become friends eventually.
May Wish her good luck and great going!!!

Melissa M.

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For every bride who ever said to herself "I don't need a wedding planner" let me tell you "YOU ARE OUT OF YOUR MIND." These ladies should not be called wedding planners they should be called Fairy Godmothers because the work that they do goes above and beyond. First and foremost they are super organized which makes someone like me feel very at ease, there is nothing worse than a scatter-brain planner. They have so much experience and such an amazing positive attitude that planning our wedding was actually a fun experience. The day of the wedding we didn't have to worry about anything, we had an amazing time. Thank you ladies for understanding our vision, for being patient with us and for making our wedding one that our friends have yet to stop talking about. #keepintouch #chicharrones :)

Mary W.

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I found Always n Forever via the Thumbtack process. I was very pleased with the quick response I received from Courtney and she contacted me to ensure that she understood the particular look that we needed for our floral package. Her quote was very detailed and her pricing was very reasonable compared to the other quotes I received.
As it got closer to the wedding, we needed to make a few changes (additions) and Courtney was very flexible, which made life a lot easier for us!
Courtney's team arrived at the venue earlier than expected (a good thing), and worked until everything was perfect. We had a slight wind that day and they had to be very careful with the ceremony arch so that it would not blow over. They waited to do the outdoor arrangements until the end so that they would remain intact for the ceremony.
Everything turned out beautifully and I have received several comments on how nice the flowers looked. My daughter was very impressed and excited about her bouquet! The succulents turned out really well and the pictures were gorgeous!
I would recommend Always N Forever for any future weddings for my friends and family!

CJ J.

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I used partyexcellence's full service package for my wedding. The services provded were well planned. Every level of contact with me was thoroughly communicated throughout the course of 4 months of planning through implementation. I would highly recommend their services. The caterering services were outstanding and the wait staff were very professional.

Laila G.

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Wendy helped us plan our destination wedding at the beach. From the pre-planning, to the aftermath, she was amazing. She thought of things that hadn't even crossed my mind as we tried to figure out the logistics, she knew exactly where to be and how to help throughout the wedding, and went above and beyond in keeping everything organized on my big day while I went off to be pampered before the ceremony.
There are 5 stars on this review, but she deserves way more than that! Organized, thorough, conscientious, and the best decision you'll make (besides your groom) for your wedding day!

Lee Ann S.

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We hired Janelle just a few days before the wedding and we were so happy that we did! Se did a custom pkg for us that ended up being perfecdt for us. She had a package for set up and clean up, and we did that but we also added a few separate services. She put together all of our centerpieces, picked up my dress and helped with some other crafts that I hadn't finished. Withoug hiring her, I don't know if I would have walked down the aisle with my hair done or not! I only wish that I had hired her sooner!

Jamie V.

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I was one of the people that were under the impression that I did not need a wedding planner. That was until the time came and I was overwhelmed and didnt know what the next step should have been. Chanel remained calm, stepped right in and made our day go off without a hitch. She really went above and beyond with her duties. I would definitely recommend her to other brides.

Q & A

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.

What does a wedding event coordinator do?

Pulling off a large, complex wedding or an elegant, small affair requires juggling myriad details, including the officiant, food, drink, wedding cake, entertainment, transportation, rehearsal dinner, photography, equipment rentals, venue reservations and more. A wedding event coordinator can help you keep track of these details, overseeing the planning process and managing everything on the day of your wedding. Each wedding coordinator (and wedding) is different, but in general you can expect an event coordinator to:

Help you devise a realistic wedding budget and hold your vendors to it.

Map out a master plan that includes all of the details including ceremony music, favors, the guest book and more.

Create a timeline for the day of the wedding that includes each vendor and member of your wedding party.

Mail invitations and track RSVPs.

Answer questions about wedding etiquette and current wedding trends.

Manage the wedding day from supervising vendors and setup to handling last-minute emergencies.

What is a wedding planner?

A wedding planner is a professional service provider whose job it is to organize and execute all the details of a couple’s wedding. A wedding planner can be contracted at any stage in the wedding planning process to help to any degree the couple is willing to pay for. Wedding planning is similar to event planning in that a planning team handles the coordination of multiple wedding elements including catering, venue, guests, entertainment, decor, transportation and more. Anyone who has ever been involved in a wedding can confirm that wedding planning is hard work. Experience brings wisdom when it comes to avoiding or resolving day-of challenges. There is no legal regulatory body that oversees or certifies wedding planning as an industry. Anyone who chooses can call themselves a wedding planner. When looking for a wedding planner, be sure to read reviews, and make smart hiring decisions by asking about licenses and insurance.

How much do day-of wedding coordinators cost?

A day-of wedding coordinator makes sure that every detail of your wedding day goes off without a hitch, and deals quickly and quietly with any last-minute emergencies. For many brides, the day-of wedding coordinator is their best investment! The average national cost for a wedding coordinator is $800 to $1,000. Although full-service wedding coordinators often charge a percentage of the total wedding budget, most day-of coordinators charge a flat fee plus an additional hourly fee if the day runs long. For example, a 15-hour day-of coordination costs an average of $600, plus an additional $45 per hour if the coordinator works more than the planned 15 hours. Another option is to hire a coordinator to manage the last-minute details leading up to the event; for example, 25 hours of month-of coordination costs an average of $1,200. Several factors affect the cost of day-of coordination, including the region, the planner’s experience, and the specifics of the wedding. If the ceremony and reception are in two different locations, expect to pay more than if they’re in the same place. Also, extra details, such as managing food trucks or setting up snacks in addition to the meal, will increase the cost.

What should you ask a wedding coordinator?

When you hire a wedding coordinator, you want to make sure he or she gets you and can execute perfectly your vision of your dream wedding. To find the very best fit, it’s important to ask these five questions:

Are you available on my wedding date? If the coordinator isn’t available on your big day, there’s no reason to continue the interview — unless you’re willing to shift your date to accommodate their schedule.

What’s average cost of most of your weddings? If the coordinator’s usual wedding is outside your range, they might not be the right coordinator for you. Ask whether the coordinator requires a minimum wedding budget. In general, the wedding coordinator’s fee should be about 15 percent of your budget.

What is your speciality? Some coordinators specialize in day-of coordination, some create the overall vision, and others act as a producer. Make sure your wedding coordinator provides the type of services that will most help you create the event you have in mind, such as selecting vendors and handling their contracts, or managing the guest list and invitations.

What are your ideas for fulfilling our wedding vision? After you describe your dream wedding — rustic or sophisticated, traditional or funky — the wedding coordinator should be able to suggest appropriate venues, menus, decorations, etc..

Do you have a portfolio? Ask to see photos of their favorite weddings, especially if they’ve managed any that are similar to what you have in mind. This will help you see if you like their style and if their ideas seem fresh and creative.

Do I need a wedding day coordinator?

Even if you’ve handled every detail of planning your wedding, you might appreciate having a day-of wedding coordinator in your corner. Usually, the coordinator meets with you a few weeks before your wedding to put together a detailed timeline of everything that needs to happen on your wedding day. Then, on the big day, the coordinator makes sure everything goes according to plan — and handles any emergencies that pop up, such as party crashers, missing tuxedos, late vendors, disappearing bridal party members and more. Most wedding coordinators also handle:

Distributing the wedding day timeline to all of your vendors.

Coordinating all of your vendors, including the photographer, florist and baker.